By Ayomide Otitoju
The Nigerian Economic Summit Group (NESG) has appointed Wole Adeniyi, Mohamad Darwish, and Olusegun Alebiosu to its Board of Directors. The move underscores NESG’s commitment to enhancing leadership, fostering private sector collaboration, and driving economic transformation in Nigeria.
Profiles of the New Board Members
Wole Adeniyi – CEO, Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd
Adeniyi, a seasoned banker with nearly 30 years of experience, is the Chief Executive Officer of Stanbic IBTC Bank Ltd. He has played a pivotal role in technology, digital transformation, and corporate banking. Prior to this, he served as Deputy CEO and Executive Director of Personal and Business Banking at Stanbic IBTC Holdings.
He holds a first-class degree in Business Administration from the University of Benin and an MBA from the University of Manchester. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Taxation.
Mohamad Darwish – CEO, IHS Nigeria
Darwish, an expert in telecommunications and infrastructure, is the CEO of IHS Nigeria, overseeing IHS Towers’ largest market. With over 20 years of experience, he has held key roles including Deputy CEO and Business Development Director at IHS Nigeria.
He leads strategic growth initiatives, client relations, and regulatory engagements, while ensuring compliance with international standards. Darwish holds a Master of Engineering in Applied Operations Research from Cornell University, an MBA from Rollins College, and a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut.
Olusegun Alebiosu – CEO, FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd
Alebiosu was appointed Managing Director/CEO of FirstBank of Nigeria Ltd in June 2024. With over 28 years in banking and financial services, he has held strategic positions, including Chief Risk Officer and Executive Compliance Officer at FirstBank.
His expertise spans credit risk management, corporate banking, oil and gas, project financing, and financial planning. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School, the Harvard Kennedy School of Government, and the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
NESG’s Vision for Economic Growth
The NESG aims to leverage the expertise of these industry leaders to strengthen economic policies, foster investment, and promote sustainable development. Their appointment is expected to drive strategic initiatives that will reshape Nigeria’s economic landscape.
